Release Date: 27 August 2021
Label: Esoteric / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5013929476387
Genres: Rock
Description
A new re-mastered and expanded two CD set of all the United Artists recordings from 1971 and 1972 by British Prog-West Coast-influenced rock band Gypsy who evolved from the Leicester based band Legay. The band featured Robin Pizer (vocals, guitar), John Knapp (guitar, keyboards), Rod Read (guitar), David McCarthy (bass / vocals) and David 'Moth' Smith (drums).
Influenced by US West Coast bands such as Buffalo Springfield, Moby Grape and HP Lovecraft the band forged their own unique style and played the UK live music circuit supporting The Who and Led Zeppelin as well as playing at the 1969 Isle of Wight Festival.
The band’s debut album, ‘Gypsy’, was issued in early 1971 and increased their cult following, their reputation spreading wider with the non-album single ‘Changes Coming’ which led to them performing on Top of the Pops. In 1972 they released ‘Brenda And The Rattlesnake’ produced by John Anthony (Lindisfarne, Van der Graaf Generator, Genesis and Rare Bird).
The album saw highly rated Ray Martinez replace Rod Read and was a more polished affair but despite gaining good reviews and being hailed as a potential breakthrough act, Gypsy failed to make commercial headway and were eventually dropped by United Artists in 1973.
Tracklisting
Various Artists
Toyah
The Dickies
Roy Ayers
Penetration
Marc Almond
Iain Matthews
The Fall
Gypsy
Gypsy
Various Artists
